Honda Jazz: Gearbox repair strategies

EDEN BOITES offers you personalized assistance in repairing your Honda Jazz gearbox.

How to take care of the gearbox in your Honda Jazz?

Find out more about the specifics of your Honda Jazz

Like most small city cars, the Honda Jazz is equipped with a front-wheel drive transmission. The gearbox can be a five-speed manual on standard models like the 1.3 I-VTEC EXCLUSIVE, or a six-speed manual on more powerful models like the 1.3 I-VTEC 100 EXECUTIVE. Some first-generation models feature an automatic gearbox as standard. This is the case, for example, with the 1.4 ES CVT, which delivers 83 hp at 5,700 rpm.

As far as powertrains are concerned, a gasoline or gasoline/electric hybrid engine is offered on all four generations of the Honda Jazz since its launch.

Choosing the right gearbox

The manual and automatic gearboxes do not offer quite the same options.

The mechanical gearbox, more traditional and more widespread, allows the driver to remain in control of gear changes using the clutch pedal and gearshift. What's more, it's more economical to buy and maintain.

The automatic gearbox offers undeniable driving comfort, especially in traffic jams. The driver no longer has to worry about shifting gears, making it more accessible and less tiring to use.

Using your gearbox correctly

Whatever type of gearbox you choose, you need to drive smoothly and pay close attention to your surroundings to anticipate any acceleration or braking: this avoids overloading the gearbox, which could lead to premature wear of its components.

The risk of damaging a gearbox is greater in the case of manual gearboxes. The driver has to work hard to change gears: sudden movements and poor coordination can damage the transmission system. It's important to fully depress the clutch pedal before engaging a gear, and to gradually remove your foot from it once the change has been made.

For automatic gearboxes,the vehicle must come to a complete stop before selecting park or reverse.

How do I know if my Honda Jazz gearbox needs to be repaired or replaced?

Recognizing signs of failure

Signs of gearbox failure may include the following: 

• Buzzing sounds indicate wear on the selector forks or bearings;
• A burning smell indicates transmission overheating due to a lack or poor quality of gearbox oil;
• Untimely disengagement indicates a problem with the internal locks or excessive wear on the synchronizers;
• Vibrations are felt at high speeds: an unbalanced or out-of-phase drive shaft may be the cause;
• Resistance to shifting may be due to incorrectly adjusted control cables.

When these signs appear, don't delay in consulting your mechanic , whose expertise will enable him to make a precise and reliable diagnosis. Don't hesitate to describe in detail your observations during gear changes and while driving: this information will help the mechanic to target the problem more easily.

Buy a new box

Your mechanic has confirmed the need to replace your Honda Jazz gearbox, but you find that new gearboxes are beyond your budget: EDEN BOITES has the solution! We sell gearboxes reconditioned by our experts at very competitive prices.

Every item we put on line undergoes a series of checks, after being carefully dismantled, cleaned and any faulty parts identified and replaced, to ensure flawless safety and real peace of mind while driving.

To replace your old Honda Jazz 1.3 petrol gearbox, take its reference number, usually engraved on the housing, and check that it matches the technical data sheet for the product you've selected online. If you're unable to identify the code, EDEN BOITES will help you find it using your vehicle's registration number.

Would you like to know more about our services or delivery times? Request a quote online and a EDEN BOITES advisor will get back to you as soon as possible!